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2. Telltale Signs You Need to See a Doctor for Your Cough - AOL

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   That doesn’t mean you should steer clear of the doctor if your cough is dragging on that long, ... or you’re coughing up blood, Dr. Ascher says it’s important to contact a doctor no matter ...

3. Sputum - Wikipedia

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   A white, milky, or opaque (mucoid) appearance means that antibiotics are less likely to be effective in treatment because the likelihood is greater of a viral infection or allergy than of antibiotic-responsive micro-organisms. Thickness may indicate asthma. Foamy white – may come from earlier-phase pulmonary edema.

4. Phlegm - Wikipedia

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   Phlegm (/ ˈ f l ɛ m /; Ancient Greek: φλέγμα, phlégma, "inflammation", "humour caused by heat") is mucus produced by the respiratory system, excluding that produced by the throat nasal passages. It often refers to respiratory mucus expelled by coughing, otherwise known as sputum.

5. Catarrh - Wikipedia

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   Catarrh (/ k ə ˈ t ɑːr / kə-TAR) is an inflammation of mucous membranes in one of the airways or cavities of the body, [1] [2] usually with reference to the throat and paranasal sinuses. It can result in a thick exudate of mucus and white blood cells caused by the swelling of the mucous membranes in the head in response to an

6. Doctors Say This Is How You Can Loosen and Clear Mucus From ...

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   Sip on clear bone broth. Along with tea, sipping on clear hot bone broth can also help to moisturize your mucous membranes and promote better mucus flow, says Dr. Mercola. Broths are rich with ...

7. What does the color of your mucus mean?

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   Yellowish mucus typically means that your white blood cells are "fighting off an illness or infection," says Nasseri. "Most commonly this is linked to the common cold and will likely clear on its own.